Snyder, TX: Museum on Main Street - Fall 2026

07/17/2026

⭐ Feature Friday

This week, we're celebrating one of Snyder's most accomplished sons.

Born and raised in Snyder, Powers Boothe built an extraordinary career that spanned more than four decades in film, television, and theater. Audiences around the world came to know him through unforgettable performances in productions such as Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones (which earned him a Primetime Emmy Award), Tombstone, Deadwood, Sin City, 24, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., and many more.

This October, Snyder will honor his remarkable legacy in a very special way.

🎬 Be among the first audiences anywhere to experience the world premiere of a new documentary celebrating the life and career of Powers Boothe.

In recognition of his contributions to the arts and his enduring connection to our community, Scurry County has officially proclaimed October 10, 2026, as Powers Boothe Day.

📅 Saturday, October 10
🕝 3:00 PM
📍 Worsham Auditorium – Snyder High School

Presented as part of SPARK! Places of Innovation during our Celebrating the Arts week.

💬 What's your favorite Powers Boothe performance?

07/17/2026

🏡 Every place has a story... and every person has a favorite place.

As we prepare to welcome the Smithsonian's SPARK! Places of Innovation to Snyder this fall, we're celebrating the places that make our community feel like home.

If someone had never visited Snyder before...

Where would you tell them to go first?

Would it be a favorite restaurant? 🍔
A historic landmark? 🏛️
A beautiful view? 🌅
A local business? 🛍️
A place full of memories? ❤️

Tell us one place you'd recommend, and why. Your story might inspire someone else to discover a new side of Snyder!

📖 Every Snyder story helps tell our community's story.

👇 Share your Snyder story in the comments!

07/16/2026

🕰️ Throwback Thursday

Take a trip back in time with us!

This incredible photograph captures a parade making its way through downtown Snyder, likely around 1951. There's so much local history packed into one image!

👀 Take a closer look, and you'll spot:
🏛️ The original look of the current Scurry County Courthouse before its exterior was updated.
🎬 The Ritz Theatre when it was still showing movies.
🚗 Classic automobiles lining the streets.
🎉 A community parade celebrating local pride, including what appears to be a sign recognizing the City League Champions of '51.

Photos like this remind us that while our buildings and streets may change over time, the spirit of community that brings people together remains the same.

💬 What details do you notice?
Do you recognize anyone in the photo, remember this courthouse, or know more about this parade? We'd love to hear your stories in the comments!

Every photograph helps tell the story of Snyder.

07/16/2026

🕰️ History doesn't stop at county lines.

One of the things we're excited to celebrate during SPARK! Places of Innovation is the rich history of West Texas and the stories that connect our communities.

Our friends at Traces of Texas recently shared this fascinating glimpse inside Bill King's Saloon in nearby Colorado City during the late 1800s. It's a wonderful reminder of what life in our region looked like as towns like Colorado City, Snyder, and others were growing and finding their place on the Texas frontier.

Be sure to check out the original post below, and if you've never followed Traces of Texas, they're a fantastic source for stories and photographs from across the Lone Star State.

💬 Have you visited the Heart of West Texas Museum in Colorado City?

Scene at Bill King’s saloon in Colorado City, Texas. Bill's place was one of more than two dozen saloons operating in Colorado City by 1884. Such purveyors of liquid refreshment proved a source of the violence that plagued Colorado City in its heyday.

Photo courtesy the Heart of West Texas Museum in Colorado City.

07/14/2026

✨ What is Museum on Main Street?

This fall, something special is coming to Snyder.

Museum on Main Street is a traveling exhibition program from the Smithsonian Institution that brings world-class exhibits to small-town America while celebrating the unique stories of the communities that host them.

From October 3 through November 15, Snyder will welcome SPARK! Places of Innovation, a six-week exhibition exploring the people, ideas, and innovations that have shaped our community and West Texas.

Throughout the exhibition, you'll discover:
🎨 Special programs and guest speakers
✈️ Aviation and military history events
🎬 A world premiere documentary
🤠 Western heritage celebrations
🦬 White Buffalo Days traditions
💡 Stories of innovation, creativity, and community

Whether you've lived in Snyder your whole life or you're visiting for the first time, there's something to discover.

Follow along as we count down to opening day with behind-the-scenes looks, local history, event announcements, and stories that celebrate what makes our community unique.

💬 If someone asked you what makes Snyder special, what would you tell them?

❤️ If you're excited about bringing the Smithsonian to Snyder, share this post and invite your friends to follow our page! Every share helps us reach more people and celebrate our community together.

📅 Exhibition Dates: October 3 – November 15, 2026

07/14/2026

Be sure to check this out!

The Monday Memo from your Snyder Chamber of Commerce

07/13/2026

✨ Six weeks. Six themes. One community.

This fall, Snyder will welcome the Smithsonian's SPARK! Places of Innovation exhibit—and every week will celebrate a different part of what makes our community special.

From White Buffalo Days and the arts to energy innovation, western heritage, military history, and the stories that connect us all, there's something new to discover throughout the exhibition.

➡️ Swipe through to explore each themed week.

💬 Which week are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments!

We're just getting started and have lots more to share in the weeks ahead, including event announcements, speaker spotlights, local stories, and behind-the-scenes updates.

❤️ If you're excited to see the Smithsonian coming to Snyder, please help us spread the word by sharing this post and inviting your friends to follow this page. Every share helps us reach more people across our community and beyond!